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Distance from Xi’an to Köln

Straight line

7,891 km
4,903 mi · 4,261 NM

By road

9,292 km
5,774 mi

Travel time

111 h 18 min
flight ≈ 10 h 22 min

Direction

NW 319°
initial bearing

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How far is Xi’an from Köln?

Xi’an (China) and Köln (Germany) are very far apart: 7,891 km in a straight line, that is 4,903 miles or 4,261 nautical miles. The distance is measured over the Earth's surface (WGS84 ellipsoid) along the shortest possible path.

By road, Xi’an to Köln is 9,292 km (5,774 miles), about 111 h 18 min by car on the fastest route, without traffic or stops. The road is 18% longer than the straight line.

From Xi’an, Köln lies to the north-west (initial bearing 319°). The route crosses from China into Germany. The halfway point is at 55.2376°, 67.3828°.

A direct flight would take about 10 h 22 min (800 km/h cruise plus take-off and landing). The road distance and driving time are calculated on the map from OpenStreetMap roads.

Frequently asked questions

How far is Xi’an from Köln?

By road it is 9,292 km (5,774 miles) from Xi’an to Köln; in a straight line it is 7,891 km (4,903 miles).

How long is the drive from Xi’an to Köln?

About 111 h 18 min on the fastest route (9,292 km), without traffic or stops.

In which direction is Köln from Xi’an?

Köln is to the north-west of Xi’an, at an initial bearing of 319°.

How long is the flight from Xi’an to Köln?

A direct flight would take about 10 h 22 min at an average cruising speed of 800 km/h.

How is the distance calculated?

The straight-line distance is computed on the WGS84 ellipsoid with the Vincenty formula, accurate to the metre. The road distance comes from OpenStreetMap roads.